The Omaha City Council voted Tuesday to elect a new Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority board member.

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In a 6-1 vote, the council elected Jay Noodle.

MECA is a nonprofit organization that overseas public venues in Omaha, including the Civic Auditorium, TD Ameritrade Park and the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

Noddle told council members as a developer and MECA board member, his agency will avoid any downtown projects.

“We're going to steer clear of anything that could be considered a conflict with future development. It's more important to serve the community now than it is to pursue a private project,” Noddle said.

The council picked Noddle over three other finalists: Susie Buffett, Frank Hayes and Paul Smith.

Noddle replaces Jamie Gutierrez Mora. She resigned last month over questions about her residency in Douglas County.